This is a 6-month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 4, 2025 with possible extension (6 months) and/or permanency.
At Ocean Reef Senior High School (SHS) we take pride in providing quality education to all students, and see ourselves as future leaders in education. Through an instructional leadership model, we promote a culture of collaboration; working together to continuously improve school performance through evidence-based decision making.
As a culturally responsive school we create opportunities to partner with families, communities, and agencies. We recognise that all parents have dreams for their children and want the best for them. As equal partners in the education of children, we work together to support the educational engagement and achievement of every child.
Find out more about our school by visiting oceanreef.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As the successful applicant, you will assist the Manager Corporate Services in managing the school's financial resources, including account and GST coding, reconciliations, invoice processing, and BAS/FREDA returns. You will support month-end procedures, including ensuring data integrity and handling bank deposits, as well as collating figures for financial planning and budgeting. Strong financial management experience, particularly in Accounts Payable, Hire of Facilities, End of Month (EOM) processes, and event reconciliation, is essential. Experience in RM Finance, Assets, and Compass software is highly desirable.
As the successful applicant, you will aid in managing school assets, and out-of-hours facility use. The role also includes advising staff on travel, subsidies, and allowances, managing databases, financial registers and records. Additonally, you will establish procedures for ordering office consumables, create materials for publication, and conduct routine analyses and reporting.
The successful applicant will ensure confidentiality and security of sensitive materials and develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kristy Moore, Manager Corporate Services on 08 9235 4300 or kristy-anne.moore@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Kristy Moore on 0402 427 425.
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated experience in providing effective administrative support with the ability to organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Demonstrated experience in financial processes and procedures, including the handling of debtors, creditors, reconciliations, and /or preparing financial returns.
- Demonstrated ability in using computers and a range of application software packages, particularly databases, spreadsheets, and word processing.
- Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills and experience in the application of customer service principles and practices.
- Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and ability to work unsupervised and in a team environment.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS922305
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 16 October 2024
